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Newspaper
Peru Weekly News
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1855
Page
4
The article argues that belief in feasible machinery improvements is increasing among farmers and mechanics. It describes past doubts about steam printing, threshing, and corn shellers, and highlights a new iron horseshoe cap invention that reduces hoof wear, allows easy daily shoeing, and adapts to weather.
Sc. Am. notes numerous accounts of insanity from camphor intake amid cholera fear. The writer doubts such cases but suggests that large, imprudent use of camphor could cause delirium. A few drops of spirit of camphor in water is a full dose for an adult.
A recent report from France touts a metallic bath treatment using electrical currents to draw out metals like mercury from the body. The device uses ascidulated water and insulated components with the patient seated in a bath while current runs through the body. The Columbus Journal editor witnessed a treatment on Mr. Jacob Ilvimrod by Drs. Youman and Seltzer. The note recalls Prof Verses in New York who used galvanic methods to extract silver years earlier.
The piece discusses oiling as a daily care in parts of the East and cites biblical references to anointing. It suggests combining oil with a water bath and soap, arguing oil may be absorbed and aid healing, comparing Hebrew medical use to contemporary beliefs and urging caution with purification steps.
A recipe suggests mixing three parts lard to one part rosin to form a thin coating. This coating protects cast iron stoves and crates from rust during use and storage. It advises cleaning dirt from farming tools before applying the seal, which costs little and saves dollars over time.
A chemical note explains that wetting bricks before laying them improves bonding and strength. Wet bricks absorb water, aid crystal formation of water glass, and improve adhesion to mortar. The article discusses best practices to ensure bricks are not overworked or dried during construction.
The City Paper reports a fine artificial stone made near the city, resembling sandstone in appearance and cheaper to produce. The stone, tested for weather, water, and impact, is tied to a patent granted June 7 1893 to Hornig and EL Reuss. It may transform ornamental architecture. A second note explains gum arabic solution used to refresh lawn fabrics with starch to look new after washing.
A 19th century reflection argues year to year leases deter land improvement. Tenants fear rent hikes if they invest, as shown by a river farm case where oyster shells and wood mold were unused after twenty years. Proposes long term leases with guarantees to encourage soil and tenant wealth.
A plain man recalls a method to rile a sulking ox by introducing a doe and dropping it near them to encourage the herd to rise. The anecdote comments on universal aversion between cows and does and the persistence of such fable wisdom across planters.
A historical note explains a cheap preventative for the turnip fly using two ounces of sulfur and one pound of turnip seed mixed with rape oil to help the seed adhere. Caution is advised to avoid excessive oil which would clog the drill and hinder planting.
A child in a Bible reading family learns to share fruit with a girl who insulted her mother. The mother explains the gift as a test of kindness, prompting the child to vow to imitate such generosity. Charles also pledges to follow.
A mother recalls children asked at night what they did to make others happy. Twin girls speak of deeds guided by the golden rule, one girl noting a classmate’s smile after paining the head. A girl grieving a lost brother sobs on a bench and finds comfort from the speaker.
A prospectus outlines a new monthly Indiana Magazine to blend agriculture education and literature. Editors plan half its pages for farming and school topics, with the rest for high moral tone literature. priced at one dollar a year with national distribution and bindings for preservation.
Philadelphia Type Foundry offers widest range of types and printing office accessories from 66 Sansom Street. Durable metal, accurate type, plain and fancy fonts, music type, borders, cuts, rules, presses, stereotyping and electrotyping services, with a new specimen book. Advertisers who publish thrice before Sept 1, 1855 receive credits up to four times their bills. May 19 1855.
Printer notices promote plain and ornamental job printing services in Peru Idaho. They offer business visiting and show cards chromotypic borders blanks deeds certificates receipts posters handbills tickets and more with prompt service and neat work.
Church listings show Methodist congregations along Mars Street Ciencia O Wethodist corner of Marn ana Wabash, with pastors Matin and Kinnay. Sabbath School at 2, prayer meetings each Thursday evening. Nearby entries for Piast Coonen, FOS McCann, and Sreesa Cacred list worship hours, pastors, and Sabbath School times. Miami County Depositary details, local officials and clergy are named.
A long roster lists county officers judges clerks sheriffs and treasurers for Peru Jefferson Union Richland Erie Butler and other townships. It includes Justices of the Peace constables trustees clerks and county surveyors with meeting cadence noted for various districts. The notice invites corrections and omissions to the above lists.
The Executive Fran nnevin Prence President Jesse D Brtuur Vice President William L Maney Secretary of State James GoeTitnie the Treasury Junear M Ccedaxo Interior Jefrenson Davis War James C Denaty Navy James Cammeen Postmaster General Cares Cusaine Attorney General The Judiciary SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES Roser B Taney Chief Justice Joan McLane Associate Janis M Wayne Associate Joan Carrnon Associate Joan CamPoBery Associate Perera V Danser Associate Samuret Neson Associate Ronenwr C Garren Associate Bens R Conris Associate
The executive branch lists Josten A Wiiauwr as Governor Asupet P. Wixtaga as Lt. Governor Enasmus B. Corurns as Secretary of State Hinam E. Taxisort as Auditor William R. Norsancen as Treasurer.
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